

From Deck to Dollars: Mastering the Fundraise Flow with Jeffrey Fidelman
๐ธ Growth Capital Podcast - Episode 33 ๐ธ
What separates a founder who pitches from one who closes?
In this episode of the Growth Capital Podcast, host Justin Dixon sits down with Jeffrey Fidelman, Founder & CEO of Fidelman & Co., to decode what it really takes to raise money from investors in todayโs market.
From creating pitch decks that resonate, to navigating investor psychology and structuring effective calls, Jeffrey shares tactical insights from his years of experience in investment banking, family offices, and now as an advisor to founders raising early-stage capital.
๐ Whether you're preparing for your seed round or looking to level up your Series A pitch, this episode will show you how to approach fundraising like a proโfrom story, to structure, to strategy.
๐ฏ What youโll learn:
๐น Why most pitch meetings fail before they even begin
๐น The investor psychology every founder needs to understand
๐น How to structure your calls to turn interest into investment
๐น The surprising danger of raising too much money
๐น What $1.7 trillion in undeployed capital means for founders in 2025
๐ Connect with Jeffrey: jeffrey@fidelmanco.com
๐ Learn more: https://fidelmanco.com
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๐ฌ Drop a comment: What's the one fundraising mistake you see most often?